Chapter 12: Author's POV: 'Ethan's part'

Taking a long breath, Ethan stared at his perfectly knotted navy blue tie as he brushed the side of his hair backwards. He glanced at the watch wrapped around his wrist, waiting for a knock on the door.

"Ah! Today is interview day," He said as he recalled that day's schedule. Hearing the knock on the door, Ethan stepped out of the room along with his driver to leave for the office.

Due to the chaotic side of the elevator, Mr Yuri lost his balance, and a set of files slipped from his grip on the ground. Few of the documents passed near Ethan, who was standing in front of the elevator.

His eyes widened seeing those pair of jet-black eyes and that awkward smile on a CV. He bent and picked up the paper to make sure he saw that correctly. The name on the right side proved him right. It was Irene Hensley.

"Finally..!" He mumbled as he felt his heart sprinting inside of his chest. The person he had been waiting for ten years to take revenge on is now in his office. There was no way he would let that slide.

"How did this person do in the interview?"

Ethan asked Mr Yuri as he stared at the CV with his unblinking resting face.

"...She wasn't half bad." Yuri's unclear voice spoke in confusion.

"Contact her. Tell her she's accepted for the job."

"But CEO Marc, It's not the time for results yet."

"She has potential. Do it!"

Ethan's arrogant voice made Yuri look at him with his jaw slacked as he nodded to leave.

Staring out of his glassed walls, Ethan felt mixed emotions about Irene. He felt rage, felt happy, he felt like taking revenge, he felt like humiliating her, yet he also longed for her.

The very next day, As soon as the elevator door slid open, Ethan's gaze fell upon the twirling long hair as she turned her face towards him in a steady motion. Her expression changed after seeing me. Her thin rosy lips had a small gap between them as her glassy eyes turned to him. He couldn't control his smile as his lips curled into a smirk when he passed by her and felt the sweet scent in the air.

Hours passed by, and he lost focus on work. He longed to hold her, to see her. Even tho he wasn't sure if she remembered him.

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"Noah! Noah Adam." Ethan heard his voice as he was about to leave. He peeked from his right shoulder to see Irene offering her hand to Noah. His glare turned venomous instantly as he observed Noah shaking hands with her. He slowly turned around and started striding towards them with the intention of pulling Irene away.

"Umm...I was thinking, what's the name of our CEO?"

Ethan halted, hearing her asking the questions with her glassy eyes and that curious gaze as if she remembered him. After making sure that Noah wasn't aware of their connection and seeing Irene getting ready to leave, he steadily stepped away without their notice.

"Mr Paul, call Victor for the lady over there and tell him to take her home safe and sound," Ethan demanded as he relaxed his back on the backseat, slightly closing his eyes.

After the facility meeting, during Ethan's discussion about the topic with his clients, a loud knock on the door startled every soul in the room. Ethan's eyes narrowed thinking, who had the audacity to knock like that, especially around him?

"Sir, It's Ms Hensley! I tried to stop her but-"

"Let her in." He got curious to see how she planned to play. But every time he saw her, he felt the urge to hold her even Though he stood in that position to humiliate her, to take revenge for her words.

"pfff...Ms Irene, you're such a dimwit!"

His laughter lingered in the room as he couldn't hold himself back from her reasonings and reaction when she held out the paper that contained his identity.

When he leaned closer to her, She shivered like a leaf. He could see her thick lashes since she squeezed her eyes shut.

Seeing her desperately trying to make him admit their past relationship made him want to tease her.

"Wasn't it Ms Irene who said she keeps her private and work life separated? I'm so disappointed in you, Ms Irene." Her cheeks turned red in Ethan's whispers. Everything made him want to lock her up and watch her all day.

"Let's have lunch, Noah"

"Team leader, good morning!"

"Team leader, let's go."

Continuously watching Irene around Noah and hearing her calling him & touching him casually, made Ethan feel anxious.

"Ahh, I need to keep her closer."

He said as he leaned back against the sofa. His bangs slipped back, exposing his forehead to the light as he closed his eyes while plotting a backup plan that'll force Irene to accept his deal.

"Sam, contact the executive director of Refined Attire and cut off all the deals with them. Also, call Mr Moon and Mr Cedric to withdraw all their properties from their investment in Refined attire." A hint of smirk flashed on his face as he brushed two of his fingers on his lips.

"Sir...Are you sure about this? It's...Ms Hesley's father's company." Sam stared at Ethan, not understanding what his boss was thinking.

"I'm aware of it. That's exactly why I'm asking you to do it."

As per his prediction, Irene appeared in front of him after a few days.

"About me being your secretary...Is the offer still valid?" Irene's black eyes twinkled at the street light as she glanced at Ethan.

"Of course, Ms Irene. Have you changed your mind?"

"Yes, I gave it some thought and I'm willing to accept your offer." Irene's dependant tone flattered him. Ignoring his arousal, he kept a straight posture making it look like he was focused on work. Despite that, his gaze couldn't shift from the car window that had Irene's reflection.

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